HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Curriculum Intervention: English, Mathematics or Science.

An exciting opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers and experienced education professionals.

Start: ASAP
Closing Date: 6th November 2026 9am
Location: Kettering Science Academy
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary: FTE: £30,662-£32,726 Pro Rata: £26,339-£28,112
Contract type: Permanent

Could you help a young person rediscover their confidence in learning?

At Kettering Science Academy, we believe that every young person has brilliance within them. Our job is to find it, nurture it and help it shine. We know that when students struggle with learning, the right support, encouragement and teaching can make all the difference.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our English, Mathematics and Science departments. These are exciting opportunities for graduates considering a career in teaching, individuals looking to develop their experience in education, or experienced HLTAs who want to make a real difference to young people's learning.

We believe that kids do well if they can and that every child deserves adults who are committed to finding ways to help them succeed, whatever their starting point.

About the role

This is much more than a traditional classroom support role.

Working closely with subject teachers and curriculum leaders, you will plan and deliver targeted academic interventions to individuals and small groups of students who need additional support to succeed in English, Mathematics or Science.

You will help students overcome gaps in their knowledge, develop essential skills and, just as importantly, rebuild their confidence as learners.

Depending on your subject specialism, your work might involve developing reading fluency and comprehension, strengthening mathematical understanding and reasoning, or helping students grasp important scientific concepts.

You will be an integral part of a curriculum team, working alongside experienced teachers to understand how students learn, adapt approaches to meet individual needs and evaluate the impact of your work.

Thinking about becoming a teacher?

If you are a graduate considering a career in teaching, this could be a fantastic place to start.

As part of Brooke Weston Trust, we have close links with the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and access to a wide network of experienced teachers, subject specialists and professional development opportunities.

You will gain valuable, practical experience of planning and delivering learning, assessing progress, supporting students with different needs and understanding what makes teaching effective.

For those interested in progressing into teaching, we can offer advice, guidance and support in exploring potential teacher training pathways through our Trust and Teaching School Hub connections, subject to individual eligibility and programme availability.

Who are we looking for?

We would particularly welcome applications from graduates in English, Mathematics, Science or related subjects, including those considering teacher training in the future.

We are equally interested in hearing from experienced teaching assistants or other individuals who have the subject knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm to help students succeed.

Above all, we are looking for people who:

• - Have strong subject knowledge in English, Mathematics or Science.

• - Enjoy working with young people and can build positive, encouraging relationships.

• - Believe that every child can make progress with the right teaching and support.

• - Are patient, resilient and willing to find different approaches when something isn't working.

• - Have high expectations, alongside an understanding of the barriers some students face.

• - Are reflective, keen to learn and excited about developing their own practice.

• - Want to be part of a supportive and ambitious school community.

What can we offer you?

Kettering Science Academy is a school with a strong commitment to inclusion, professional learning and doing what is right for young people.

You will benefit from:

• - The opportunity to work alongside experienced subject specialists and school leaders.

• - Practical experience of planning, delivering and evaluating learning within a secondary school.

• - Training in evidence-informed approaches, including precision teaching, adaptive teaching and strategies to support students with additional learning needs.

  - Access to professional development through Brooke Weston Trust and its Centre for Professional Development.

• - Links to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and opportunities to explore future teacher training pathways.

• - A collaborative team that will support your development and value your contribution.

We are proud of the progress we are making at Kettering Science Academy, but we also recognise that there is more to do. We want colleagues who are excited by that challenge and who believe, as we do, that young people deserve adults who will find a way to help them succeed.

Whether you are taking your first steps towards a career in teaching or bringing experience from an existing educational role, we would love to hear from you.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023.  This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in ensuring our children get the education they deserve.  We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education.

We are not complacent and we know there is still much more we need to do.  We are working hard to preserve the best of our collective past, whilst at the same time co-creating with all interested parties a renewed vision for the future.  Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another. 

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

If you think you can contribute to our organisation, we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted. 

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.

* One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave

* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.

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